Students can use a “preferred name” in Canvas, class rosters and more

Did you know that as of autumn quarter UW students can go by a preferred name — a nickname, middle name, etc. — for class and photo rosters and the UW Directory? Respecting students’ wishes on how they are addressed is part of making UW more welcoming and inclusive. And this quarter, use of preferred names has expanded to MyPlan, Canvas, Panopto, Catalyst GradeBook and more, and to MyGradProgram by quarter end. Legal names will appear on official transcripts, diplomas, etc. It is easy to do; learn more at Preferred Names.